Shigeki Tanaka R2 Black Damascus Santoku 170mm

Total Knife Length: 300mm  Blade Length Tip to Heel: 170mm  Blade Height: 47.2mm Blade Width at spine: 2.1mm Total Weight: 190 grams  / 6.8 ounce Steel Type: R2/SG2 Rockwell Hardness: 61-63 Handle Materials: Stabalized Birchwood  This line from Shigeki Tanaka is his best work. Truly beautiful construction using the best materials available. A stunning work of art with beautiful Damascus patterns you really need to see to appreciate.  The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or "Three uses") rivals the Gyuto for our most popular knife. It gets its popularity from its versatility and ability to tackle a wide range of tasks. They typically range in size from  130mm to 200mm have a flat edge with little to no belly and a "sheepsfoot" blade shape. Santokus are very popular among home cooks due to their versatility and to them having a slightly smaller size than a gyuto. Because a home cook tends to have a smaller space available to them